This Couple Had The Most Cringe-Worthy Reaction to Their "Trading Spaces" Makeover

As loyal watchers of home renovation television shows throughout the years, we're often nostalgic for the good old days, when not every show had to do with buying and selling real estate. One thing that's definitely changed over time? Just how "real" reality television actually is.

That's what makes the Trading Spacesreveal, above, one of our all-time favorite moments in reality television: The homeowners reaction shows a type of authenticity you just don't see anymore. The TLC series, which premiered in 2000, had neighbors renovate a room with the help of host Paige Davis, carpenter Doug Wilson and one of the show's designers in just two days. Homeowners had absolutely no say in their room's fate, which made things a lot more interesting.

The fireplace was apparently a big debate during the episode and the designers ultimately decided to go against the homeowners wishes, covering up its original brick. This leads to off-screen crying— something that would likely be edited out today. The video is both cringe-worthy and hilarious, all at once.

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